Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partners provide Susan G. Komen for the Cure with an opportunity to reach out to a variety of audiences with important breast health and breast cancer information and to raise funds to support breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. In addition, the initiatives provide corporate supporters an opportunity to make a positive impact on the fight against breast cancer—and involve employees and consumers in the cause.
In today's economy, Americans believe it's more important than ever for companies to be socially responsible (Cone Corporate Citizenship Study, 2004) In fact, when price and quality are equal, 86 percent of Americans will switch brands to support a cause they believe in (Cone Corporate Citizenship Study, 2004).
We always welcome the opportunity to develop new corporate partnerships. Our cause marketing team looks for companies with a solid history and strong brand image who would like to make a contribution that is significant and clearly defined to the consumer. Furthermore, our goal is to offer a wide variety of opportunities for people to get involved.
We strive to provide each of our donors with a unique way to support the cause that is important to them. Komen for the Cure strongly adheres to the Better Business Bureau's Standards for Charity Accountability.
If your company meets these initial guidelines and you'd like to explore a mutually beneficial relationship with Komen for the Cure, please contact us. Whether you are looking to market a product using Komen's licensed marks, have a specific proposal in mind, or would just like to speak with one of our Cause Related Marketing professionals on how you can begin a partnership with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, we would love to hear from you.
Race for the Cure® Sponsorships
National Race Series Sponsors
Our National Race Series sponsors make the Komen Race for the Cure possible. Read about our current National Race sponsors and the exciting things they are doing on behalf of the Komen for the Cure.
To inquire about becoming a National Race Sponsor, please contact us.
To inquire about becoming a local race sponsor at one of our 114 Races, please contact the Race Headquarters in that city.
National Race for the Cure® Sponsorship
A Capitol Tradition
On June 7, 2008, Susan G. Komen for the Cure hosted the 19th Annual Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C. More than 50,000 participants from across the country, including more than 3,000 breast cancer survivors, joined together in the 5K event as living testament to the power that one person can make a difference. Funds raised through the Komen National Race are invested in breast cancer research and community-based outreach programs serving the breast health needs of millions.
At the 2007 Komen National Race for the Cure:
- More than 45,000 people registered to run or walk in support of the Komen promise
- Nearly 4 million was raised for breast cancer research and breast health programs
- Over 1,000 teams accounted for nearly half of all participants
- 3,000 breast cancer survivors marched in the Parade of Pink celebrating life
- Over 4,000 dedicated survivors and activists made the Komen National Race possible
Where the Funds Go
Each year, a minimum of $1 million raised from the Komen National Race funds breast health and breast cancer programs in Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland. The remaining dollars support the Komen Award and Research Grant Program, which has invested more than $180 million dollars over the past 25 years in groundbreaking breast cancer research.
To inquire about becoming a sponsor of the Komen National Race for the Cure in Washington, D.C., please contact us or visit www.nationalraceforthecure.org.
Individual Initiatives with a National Component
Thank you for choosing Susan G. Komen for the Cure as the recipient of your fundraising efforts. Examples of National Individual Initiatives:
- Marathons, Triathlons, Cycling Races, etc. that raise money in multiple localities
- Special Events (non-corporate) not located in an Affiliate Service Area
To conduct an individual initiative or a special event that is located solely in an Affiliate Service Area, please contact that Affiliate.
If you are an individual who'd like to conduct a national individual initiative, please send an e-mail to our National Programs staff.
Please be sure to include the following information in your e-mail:
- Your name, address and telephone number
- A summary of your idea or event
- The date of your event
- How you plan to raise funds
Thank you for your support!
